Inner Dolpo Trek

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Lower Dolpo Trek is least travelled trekking route compare to the rest of trekking route of Nepal. At present, there are lodges available Dunai to Dho Tarap Valley with basic facility, and good lodges are available Ringmo to Juphal. Lower Dolpo Trek known also as the name of Phoksundo Lake Trek, which is one of the wonderful treks which give you an opportunity to observe part of the so far little known middle -west Dolpo region of Nepal.

Destination Nepal

Region/Category Dolpa
Travel Duration 22 Days

Travel Season Spring/Autumn/Summer
Max. Altitude 5,360 Metres

Activity Style Tent & Lodge
Activity Level Hard

Transportation Car & Flight
Active Time 6-7 Hours

Group Size 02-12 Person
Tour Code No. JH-298

Trip Duration 18 Days
Starting Point Nepalgunj

Staring Days 3rd Day
Ending Point Nepalgunj

Ending Days 20th Day

Trip Description - Inner Dolpo Trek

Inner Dolpo Trek is situated in Dolpa district of western Nepal in a high-altitude land which is culturally and geographically similar to Tibetan because Dolpo is connected to the northern part with Tibet. Most of the trekking destinations of the Dolpo region lie in Shey Phoksundo National Park. The Dolpali are generally followers of Bon, a religion whose origins predate Buddhism but whose modern form is officially accepted as a fifth school of Tibetan Buddhism. The remote region has preserved its old similarity to the Tibetan traditional culture in relatively pure form, making it mainly attractive to Westerners.

The Inner Dolpo Trek has a magical, mythical appeal. The landscape here is more deserted than Dolpa circuit trek and the villages are also deserted and clean. Inner Dolpo is also a restricted area and the trekker has to pay US$500 for the first 10 days as trekking permit fee. The permit will be issued by the Immigration Department of Kathmandu. After 10 days additional per trekker costs US$ 50 per day. In addition, a minimum of two trekkers are required to obtain a trekking permit. The best months for trekking are June, July, August, September, and October. It is rich in natural beauties, animals, herbs but poor in fertilize field of food, so please better to brings some dry foods because on trek available to eat local foods and few place dal bhat available.

Details of inclusions and exclusions in package!

What's included in this tour
Services that are covered in the cost of tour price.

Airport private transportation
Domestic flight from Kathmandu - Nepalgunj
Domestic flight from Nepalgunj - Dolpa/Jhupal
Domestic flight from Dolpa/Jhupal - Nepalgunj
Domestic flight from Nepalgunj - Kathmandu
7 Days full board (BLD) camping trek all incl.
11 Days full board (BLD) tea-house package trek
Standard twin share best room/tent during the trek
Daily breakfast with tea or coffee during the trek
National Park entrance Permit and TIMS
Lower & Upper Dolpa special trekking permit
3N - Stay at Kathmandu Guest House or similar ***
Hotel in Kathmandu with daily buffet breakfast plan
Free daily bottled water & Coffee maker in the room
1N-Stay at Hotel Batika, Nepalgunj or similar ***
Hotels with full board (BLD) scheme in Nepalgunj
Extra guides if the group size is more than 7 trekkers
Porter (2 guests = 1 porter, max. weight 10kg/trekker)

What's not included in this tour
Services that are not covered in the cost of tour price.

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj
Nepal tourist visa and international flight ticket
Travel insurance for rescue work and other costs.
Bar bills, drinks [water or tea coffee and alcohol etc.]
Personal nature of expenses and trekking equipment
Hotel cost if earlier return from trekking by any reason
Any costs incurred due to flight delays or cancellations.
Extra services during trek (i.e. porter, horse or treatment)
Sightseeing tour and entry fees, camera fee in Kathmandu
TIPs for trekking guide & porter (USD10 per day per trekker)
Additional costs for sightseeing or Hotel or mountain flight
Extra cost incurred by any reason which is not in our control
All the other cost and things which are not included above.

Day 1 KATHMANDU : ARRIVAL DAY

You will be welcomed at Kathmandu Airport by our Airport Representative. After a brief introductory meeting with you, he will provide you with an airport private transport service to take you to a booked hotel in Kathmandu or a related city according to your travel plan. A welcome drink will be served at the hotel and the hotel check-in process will begin. After the full formalities of the hotel check-in, our staff will give you a brief description of the booked itinerary. See you tomorrow morning and enjoy your free time.
Day 2 Fly Kathmandu - Nepalgunj and transfer to Hotel
Day 3 Fly (6-7AM) Nepalgunj - Jhupal (2,475, 45 min) and Trek to Dunai (2,140 m 3.5hrs)
Day 4 Trekking - Tarakot (2,540 m) – 6½hr
Day 5 Trekking - Laina Odar (3,375 m) – 5½hr
Day 6 Trekking - Ghyamgar (3,756 m) – 6½hr
Day 7 Trekking - Dho Tarap (4,080 m) – 7½hr
Day 8 Exploration day for acclimatization walk
Day 9 Trekking - Tokyu (4,450 m) – 3½hr
Day 10 Cross Jyanta La (5,125 m), trek to Darsumna Dhobhan (4,300 m). and stay in Tent – 8½hr
Day 11 Trekking - Saldang (3,850 m)– 6½hr
Day 12 Trekking - Namgung (4,450 m) – 4½hr
Day 13 Trekking - Shey Gompa (4,350 m) – 5½hr
Day 14 Rest day in Shey Gompa for exploration of Shey Gompa
Day 15 Trekking - Kang La Phedi (4,850 m) – 3½hr
Day 16 Cross Kang La (5,360 m), trek to Sallaghari (3,750 m). and stay in Tent – 7½hr
Day 17 Trekking - Ringmo / Phoksundo Lake (3,650 m) – 5½hr
Day 18 Trekking - Shyanta (2,520 m) – 7½hr
Day 19 Trekking - Juphal (2475m) – 6½hr
Day 20 Fly (7-8AM) Jhupal - Kathmandu via Nepalgunj by connecting flight
Day 21 Kathmandu: Contingency day or explore Kathmandu
Day 22 KATHMANDU : DEPARTURE DAY

Transfer from the hotel to the airport to return home at least three hours before your flight departure time. According to the Nepal Immigration Department, we will also help in obtaining the necessary documents for the flight from Kathmandu. We hope that your visit to Nepal and the activities you carried out during the trek will remind you to visit Nepal again in the coming days. We wish you a safe return home. We hope to see you in Kathmandu again in the coming days!

Accommodation offered during the trip

The accommodation we use may vary depending on our package travel and the range of travel destinations. Before or after the trip you can book comfortable hotels in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara for your stay. If you book a tea house trekking trip, we will provide a small two-bed room for sharing in the hill lodges which is a basic facility but very clean.

Now, better-equipped lodges are also available in Annapurna and Everest areas but we recommend trekkers to use accommodation above 3500 meters where clean rooms and clean food are readily available. Sometimes a level of flexibility may be required when trekking in remote mountain areas. We believe that you will complete your vacation without any problems and have the trip of a lifetime. If you book camping/trekking, our camping team will manage a comfortable camping site by the river where possible.

There will usually be a dedicated support team on the trip to move luggage and equipment, set up camp, and prepare your food. You will find more detailed information about travel accommodation which is mentioned separately in the lodging section of each vacation package page.

However, you can expect excellent service and high quality in any budget range you choose. You can learn more about different types of travel and their features and the proposed travel price by contacting us directly where we will be very pleased to answer your questions. We always try to choose comfortable accommodation with local character reflecting the best value based on twin share accommodation.

When you book a trip, unless you request a private single room, we will arrange for you to share a twin bed room with a person of the same gender. If you request a private single room, you will need to pay a single room supplementary fee. Please note that during the trek, if the destination is 4000 meters above sea level, only dormitory accommodation with private beds will be available. On trekking trips we try our best but do not promise guaranteed room options. For most of our camping trips, we supply branded two-person tents, including groundsheets.

Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, service plates, bowls, and all necessities are provided. Members of the mountaineering travel group are requested to manage according to the options given on the website.

Types of rooms during Trekking and City.

Sample room in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.